Thursday, May 13, 2010

I am now in my 31st week of pregnancy and i don't think i could have made it this far without the things compiled in the list below. i highly recommend them to anyone who is pregnant or maybe just needs a gift idea for a baby shower. enjoy!

An empire waist dress is a must for me. whether it's maternity or not i can wear this simple closet staple for any occasion.

I eat Greek Salad like no bodies business these days. low fat and filling, you can't go wrong!

Greek Salad:

INGREDIENTS

4 tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 capsicum greens

1 onion

200 grams of black olives

300 grams of feta (The Greek cheese of goat)

100 grams of yogurt

oregano, marjoram, oil, salt and pepper.

PREPARATION:

To cut to segments the tomatoes, to cut to slices of cucumbers, to cut slices of capsicum and slices of feta; to arrange the vegetables in a flat with the olives and a pinch of oregano. To add to the yogurt, salt, pepper, marjoram and to mix, therefore to dilute the sauce with 4 oil spoons and to pour it on the salad.

Low Fat Chocolate Cat Cookies from Trader Joe's

i LOVE dipping these cookies into low fat peanut butter for a high protein low fat snack. mmmmmmmm.

I love the birth announcements on this website, and a great feature they offer is pre shipped envelope, so you can address them before the baby is born and life is chaotic. Just order the cards after the baby arrives, stuff them, and mail!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

I am a lady who enjoys a handwritten letter. I enjoy it even more when nit is on nice stationary. I'm always on the look out for nice paper goods because i have so many people that i write to. Here are some of my favorites:

1. In a bowl mix together the yogurt, Patak's Tandoori Curry Paste, vegetable oil and garlic. Add the diced chicken, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours (overnight would be ideal). 2. Cook the chicken in a preheated oven 200°C / 400°F / gas 6 for 25-30 mins or until cooked. Turn the chicken throughout cooking.

For the Sauce:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy based pan and fry the diced onions for 5 minutes. Add the Patak's Tikka Masala Curry Paste and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes. Sprinkle in some water if the paste begins to stick. 2. Add the chopped tomatoes and butter. Add the water and sugar, cover and allow to cook for 20 minutes. 3. Add the cooked chicken to this sauce and cook for a few more minutes until the chicken is well coated in the sauce and warmed through. Stir in the cream and check the seasoning. 4. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Monday, September 14, 2009

For those of you who know me, you know i start christmas shopping in january. thats right i christmas shop all year. but there are those few odd relations that i wait until the fall to start contemplating what the best gift would be. here some of my ideas: